github-vscode-icons

This extension shows a VS Code icons in Github Repositories

The github-vscode-icons Chrome extension brings the familiar Visual Studio Code icon set directly to your GitHub repositories. With nearly 1000 distinct file and folder icons, this extension enhances the visual experience, making it easier to identify file types and structures at a glance, just like in VS Code.

Ideal for developers who want a seamless and intuitive interface, github-vscode-icons helps streamline repository navigation and boosts productivity by integrating a rich, recognizable iconography overlay into GitHub's interface.

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By:: daniel.derevjanik
Users:: 1,000+
Rating:: 4.56
(16)
Version:: 1.24 (Last updated: 2021-09-30)
Creation date:: 2020-07-02
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
*://bitbucket.org/*
*://github.com/*
*://gist.github.com/*
*://gitlab.com/*
*://pastebin.com/*
*://sourceforge.net/*
Size:: 1.79M
Email:: da*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 2 days ago

Ranking

# 23,367 ▲ 360

Other rankings

#3310 in Developer Tools ▲ 3 #35 in github keyword 37 #35 in icon keyword 22 ▲ 2

User reviews

Users find the github-vscode-icons extension helpful and enjoyable for enhancing GitHub repository browsing with VSCode-style icons. However, several reviews mention that the icons no longer appear in the updated GitHub UI when browsing files and directories, indicating that the extension is partially broken or outdated. Despite this, some parts like the repo preview still show icons correctly. There is also a report of conflict with another extension, GitZip. Overall, users like the concept and hope for fixes to restore full functionality.

Pros

Enhances GitHub repository browsing by showing VSCode-style icons.
Helpful and improves the user experience when navigating GitHub repos.
Easy to use and works as intended in certain views or previews.
Users express satisfaction and positive feelings about the extension.

Cons

Icons do not show in the new GitHub file and directory UI when browsing repos.
Extension no longer works properly in the main browsing interface though it works in repo preview.
Some compatibility issues reported with other extensions like GitZip.

Recent reviews

No longer works, icons do not show. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/github-vscode-icons-updat/amefmmaoenlhckgaoppgnmhlcolehkho still works

Paul van Dyk, 2024-06-22

It works great in the repo preview, but now the UI of files and directories have changed. Now when browsing through the directories in the repo, the icons are no longer shown. Hope this'll get fixed soon.

Pedro Saravia, 2023-06-30

cool :)

Renato Agille, 2022-09-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

github-vscode-icons requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: bitbucket.org, github.com, gitlab.com, pastebin.com, sourceforge.net
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Risk likelihood

github-vscode-icons has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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